Finnish coach Toni Korkeakunnas has been fired by FK Haugesund, a Norwegian football team, after struggling to secure victories. He had been appointed last May and took over a team that was languishing at the bottom of the Norwegian top division. Despite hopes for a turnaround, Korkeakunnas could only manage to win 2 out of 22 matches, which led to his eventual dismissal just as the new season is on the verge of starting.

This decision to part ways with Korkeakunnas has garnered attention, particularly due to its timing. Petter Bö Tosterud, an expert from Norwegian TV2, noted that the firing appears unusual so close to the start of the season. Many expected that Korkeakunnas would have been given a fair chance to lead the team's quest for redemption as they aim to rise back from lower division competition to the top league.

Leading up to the dismissing, Haugesund's pre-season performance had been inconsistent, with the team suffering three consecutive losses in friendly matches prior to their victory against lower division side Vidar. The club had also made recent signings, such as defender Miika Koskela from Tromsø, indicating they were attempting to strengthen their roster ahead of the upcoming season that starts on April 6th. This move leaves the team in search of a new manager as they prepare to embark on another competitive journey in Norwegian football.